The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Porsche Cayenne Diesel Tiptronic (09 - 10)
€ 60,000

€ 56,900

€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus RX 450h is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Porsche Cayenne Diesel.
Lexus RX 450h
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
66.3
74.2
83.5
66.9
75.9
86.6
74.2 in
Width
75.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.6 in
66.3 in
Height
66.9 in
107.9
187.8
112.4
188.9
187.8 in
Length
188.9 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RX 450h
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6647 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
5.62 %

General
Lexus RX 450h
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
AL1
Generation
9PA/955
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus RX 450h
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
295 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4400 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
295 hp
237 hp
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
No data
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Performance
Lexus RX 450h
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
124 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 450h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne Diesel
▶ REPLAY
16.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.54 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
16.33 lb/hp
21.54 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 450h
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
37 mpg
25 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
30 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
641 mi
Range
668 mi
Lexus RX 450h
641 mi
668 mi
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
191.4 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
119.4 kWh
191.4 kWh
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 450h
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft









44.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.1 cu ft